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To say that Novak Djokovic has had a difficult road to the US Open Quarterfinals would be crazy. The Serb has only needed to play seven full sets of tennis to make it to the final eight after his second-round opponent withdrew from the competition and the opponent in the third round ran away after only six games. This is the best possible situation for Djokovic, as many critics were worried that his health is simply not good enough to win the tournament, but having being able to rest much more than any other player at the Open, Djokovic looks to end Jo Wilfried Tsonga's hopes of making the Semi Finals. Djokovic and Tsonga are no strangers. The Serb has gotten the best of the Frenchman 11 times, while Tsonga has one only once. In fact, Tsonga has not been able to win a major tournament since Toronto in 2014. The world No. 11 is struggling with inconsistency and hasn't found the rhythm that he had back in 2011 and 2012, which were relatively big seasons for him. Tonight, don't expect many surprises. After Djokovic ended Great Britain's Kyle Edmunds' hopes of advancing 6-2, 6-1, 6-4, the Serb has proved that he is still healthy and still very much in control of his own destiny. Djokovic's biggest test will be in the finals where he will most-likely meet Andy Murray, but until then he should beat all the competition en route. US Open Betting Markets The odds at top sportsbook bet365 Sports are in favor of a Djokovic win. In fact a Djokovic blowout is what is expected. Novak is at 1.12, while Tsonga rolls in at 6.00. Punters will find some awesome odds on set betting, Double Result, bets by game and much more. In addition, bet365 Sports is offering live in play bets and their attractive Tennis Accumulator Bonus offer, which punters can use to extend winnings.
The issue of licensing has always been an important one for all type of online gambling companies, with several licensing jurisdiction becoming predominant over the past decade or so. Daily fantasy sports is emerging as a new player favorite in the online gaming world and as such, regulation is much needed to protect the players and regulate the market. DFS is the only form of online gaming not banned under the UIGEA in the United States and the only online gaming that US players are allowed to participate in. The new form of online gaming is taking the US by storm and is certainly making a strong foothold in Europe as well over the last few years. European Licensing While the DFS companies can currently work under some licenses in Europe, including the prestigious UK Gambling Commission license, the leading European gaming licenses that come from the Malta Gaming Authority are not yet being issued by this prestigious licensing body. The Malta Gaming Authority has recently announced that such a certificate is now in the works and the reason they are not currently issuing such licenses is the fact they believe the DFS do not fall under the current licensing parameters. This is to say that DFS is not a gambling game, but rather a game in which the skill and knowledge is predominant and more important than chance. First of Its Kind The Malta Gaming Authority license for skill games will be the first of its kind issued by a major European regulator and it can be expected that DFS companies will be lining up one by one to get the license and start operating legally within the European jurisdiction. Stay tuned for further developments in the regulation of the next big thing in online gaming.
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It was another short match for World No. 1 Novak Djokovic after Jo Wilifried Tsongo retired due to a knee problem. Djokovic was brilliant in the first two sets winning 6-3 and 6-2, shutting down critics that have said he is off his form. He has had the easiest route to the Semi Finals of any other player in the tournament, as Tsonga was the third player to retire from a match with the Serb at the US Open. In the other Quarter-Final from last night it was a battle of France as Monfils downed Pouille 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Monfils looks great but it is unlikely that he will be in the Finals, as he will do battle with Djokovic in the Semis. Nishikori vs Murray Andy Murray is in total control of his own destiny at the US Open. No opponent has even come close to beating him so far and the Scotsman hopes to extend his already impressive win record against Japanese player Kei Nishikori. Just last month Murray crushed Nishikori at the Rio Olympics and has a total of seven match wins out of eight against Nishikori. The one thing that Murray needs to be wary about is the fact that Nishikori likes surfaces like the US Open and plays very well. The winner of the match will face either Stan Wawrinka or Juan Martin Del Potro in the other Semi-Final. Prediction Nothing is going to stop Murray on this day and punters should expect him to win in three sets. US Open Quarter Final Odds The biggest online sportsbook in the world, bet365 Sports has posted their odds ahead of tonight's match between Nishikori and Murray. The odds are heavily in favor of Murray at 1.14, while Nishikori needs a prayer at 5.50. For punters that wish to try an interactive gambling experience, bet365 is offering Live Streaming of the match and Live In-Play betting markets.
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It has almost become a day of celebration. September is iPhone release month and this time around, Apple is releasing two new additions to their already game-changing technology in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Mark your calendars for September 16, the day that these new smartphones will go on sale in 25 countries worldwide. The new phones promise to be the most advanced iPhone's in the company's history and people will surely be lined up outside of Apple Stores to buy the latest offering. New Tech The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will have the best camera system of any other mobile device to date. There will be two cameras that work simultaneously to capture pictures like never before, which will create an incredible experience for photography and even for mobile gaming. Live Dealer Games that use these new camera systems will be better than ever bring players even closer to a live casino experience. The battery in the new phones are the best ever in an iPhone and won't leave people searching for a charging spot. The sounds of the iPhone will be significantly better with the immersive stereo system including excellent speakers. Apple has also introduced a new color system that will make mobile casino games look much brighter and richer than ever before. Another feature that iPhone aficionados have been waiting for a long time is a water and dust resistant device. This has been one of the main focuses of the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and Apple says users will be more than pleased with the results. The Fastest iGaming Ever “iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus dramatically improve every aspect of the iPhone experience, reaching a new level of innovation and precision to make this the best iPhone we have ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. The A10 Fusion chip that was designed for the new phones is the most powerful of any other smartphone on the market and is more than enough reason to purchase one. This chip will make mobile iGaming incredibly smooth and much faster than any other mobile casino experience.
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We have been waiting and waiting but it's finally here. The start of the 2016/17 NFL regular season gets underway tonight with a rematch of Super Bowl 50. The Panthers are in Denver to take on the Broncos to kick off the new football year and sportsbooks have been flooded with bets from eager punters trying to get a first taste of NFL winnings. Things to Watch The Broncos and the Panthers are very much defensive-orientated teams. This is good for the Broncos with Peyton Manning retired and needing to rely on young QB Trevor Siemian to start with Paxton Lynch in second spot. It will be a huge test for the defending Super Bowl Champions to show that they are still amongst the best teams in the league. Hopefully we will get a chance to see both QB's in action and punters should expect Denver to score a couple of TD's tonight. The Panthers have one of the best QB's in the NFL in Cam Newton. Physical, smart and able to think on the run are Newton's biggest attributes and he will need to get creative against the Broncos' defense. Newton, the reigning MVP is looking for another huge season and punters should expect him to have a big opening night. Now that Kelvin Benjamin is back in the Panthers' offense following last season's torn ACL, the missing link in their offense should be complete. NFL Odds With the NFL back, sportsbooks like bet365 Sports have brought back the favorite betting markets including over/under, point spread, outright and more. The Panthers are favorites to win tonight with odds in their favor at 1.60. Winning at Mile High is never easy, but bet365 has the home team in the backseat at 2.45. Be sure to check out bet365's live in play odds for a truly interactive gambling experience.
Regulation is in place in Greece, but the bulky model is still costly. Second quarter results for Greek betting operator OPAP reveal a net profit fall of over a third as new taxes kicked in. Drop in Turnover For the three months ending June 30, OPAP reported a 2% year-on-year drop in total wagering turnover to €1.02b, with net gaming revenue the albatross at a decrease of 17.7% to €125m with earnings and net profit correspondingly reduced 26.5% to €68m and 36.4% to €33m respectively. Feeling the Pinch The additional pinch retroactive to January 1st of this year was the Greek government’s raising of OPAP’s tax rate from 30% to 35%. OPAP projects that absent the new tax Q2 profit would have risen 2.1%. Sports Betting Again Sports betting carried the weight for the Greek betting operator, even in the face of only a slight increase in actual betting turnover, up a scant 1.2% to €94.2m for a gain rendered all the more modest by activity spikes for Euro 2016 football. Lottery spending was also disappointing, up only 0.2% to €207m with Instant & Passive games falling off 10.2% to €36.7m. OPAP’s Regroup A 24% slash line for OPAP’s quarterly marketing costs stands as a rather odd development in light of new OPAP CEO Damian Cope’s approach. Damian’s Coping The ex-Ladbrokes, who just slotted in to the position on July 1st, is looking to bring “the best and most relevant elements of successful sports betting offers in other markets” to the Greek market as soon as possible, promising the emergence of “a far superior offering” over the next 12 to 18 months. Tough Integration This guidance updates OPAP’s official organizational stance calling for more regulatory respect for OPAP’s exclusive licenses” and coordination efforts to compete internationally. Cope is clearly being called upon to adapt OPAP’s operations to free market competition while raising it out to the quagmire of Greek jurisdictional constraints: quite a hurdle. Twelve to 18 months at least.
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